Roxborough School of Nursing Hosts Successful Good Neighbor Day, Bringing Free Health Resources to the Community

Philadelphia, PA (Friday, October 2, 2026)- Roxborough School of Nursing welcomed neighbors, community members, and local organizations to its annual Good Neighbor Day on Thursday, September 24, offering a wide array of free health screenings, educational resources, and wellness services designed to promote preventive care and community engagement.

The event brought together healthcare providers, students, and community partners for a day dedicated to accessible health education and screening services, reflecting the school's ongoing commitment to serving the Roxborough community and beyond.

Attendees had the opportunity to access a broad range of free health screenings and consultations throughout the event:

Keystone VIP Choice brought its Mobile Wellness Bus to the event, providing community members with information about health plans, giveaways, first aid kits, and educational materials covering nutrition, hypertension, and other wellness topics.

Roxborough Memorial Hospital offered free consultations with Dr. Alfred Schupp III, physiatrist in physical medicine and rehabilitation, and Dr. Joel Wagman of family medicine, giving attendees direct access to physician expertise.

Roxborough School of Nursing students administered free flu shots, offering hands-on community service while providing a valuable public health resource ahead of flu season.

The Radiology department provided walk-in mammograms for those with a script, in addition to heel scans. The internal clinical departments within the hospital offered stroke education and prevention resources, addressing two significant areas of preventive health.

Wound Care and Podiatry services were also available, offering consultations and education on proper wound management techniques.

The Pharmacy team conducted brown bag medicine reviews, helping attendees better understand their current medications and ensure safe use.

Additional offerings included glucose screenings for diabetes awareness, along with educational materials covering key healthcare topics.

In a critical public health initiative, the Philadelphia Fire Department distributed free Narcan kits and provided education on opioid overdose prevention, reflecting the ongoing efforts to combat the opioid crisis affecting communities nationwide.

The event also featured a strong showing of community support, with numerous resource vendors representing local government offices, nonprofit agencies, and community organizations setting up informational tables throughout the day.

Attendees enjoyed a continental breakfast in the morning and sandwiches for lunch, along with door prizes distributed throughout the day, adding a festive and welcoming atmosphere to the health-focused event.

Shawn Parekh, CEO, praised the turnout and collaborative spirit of the event: "Good Neighbor Day exemplifies who we are as an institution. Every year, this event reminds us that healthcare extends far beyond our walls - it lives in the relationships we build with the people and families who call this community home. I'm incredibly proud of our staff, students, and partners who came together to make today possible."

Dean of the Roxborough School of Nursing, Caroline Patanovich, MSN, RN, also shared her enthusiasm for the event's impact on both the community and the school's nursing students: "Good Neighbor Day is one of my favorite events of the year. It gives our nursing students a meaningful opportunity to apply their skills in a real-world setting while directly serving the people in our community. Watching them administer flu shots and interact with attendees with such compassion and professionalism reaffirms why we do what we do - preparing the next generation of nurses to lead with heart."

Good Neighbor Day continues to serve as a cornerstone community event for Roxborough School of Nursing, reinforcing the institution's mission to provide accessible healthcare education and services while strengthening ties with the surrounding neighborhood. Organizers extended their gratitude to all participating vendors, healthcare providers, students, and community members who helped make the event a success.

For more information about the Roxborough School of Nursing, please contact them at 215-487-4344.

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Roxborough Memorial Hospital: Roxborough Memorial Hospital is a 146-bed community hospital. The hospital has been serving the medical and health care needs of the Roxborough, Manayunk, East Falls and northwest section of Philadelphia communities for more than a century, having first opened its doors in 1890. Roxborough Memorial Hospitals School of Nursing has been educating nurses since 1898. The hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, the nation's oldest and largest hospital accreditation agency. As a member of Prime Healthcare Services, headquartered in Ontario, California, Roxborough Memorial Hospital is focused on becoming one of the leaders in technology. For more information, please visit www.roxboroughmemorial.com.

About Prime Healthcare and the Prime Healthcare Foundation: Prime Healthcare is an award-winning health system operating 55 hospitals and more than 360 outpatient locations in 15 states, providing over 3.0 million patient visits annually. It is one of the nation's leading health systems, with nearly 60,000 employees and physicians. Twenty-one of the Prime Healthcare hospitals are members of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public charity. Based in Ontario, California, Prime Healthcare is nationally recognized for award-winning quality care and has been named a 10 Top and 15 Top Health System by Truven Health Analytics. Its hospitals have been named among the nation's "100 Top Hospitals" 69 times and have received more Patient Safety Excellence Awards from Healthgrades than any other health system in the past eight years. To learn more about Prime Healthcare, visit: www.primehealthcare.com. To learn more about Prime Healthcare Foundation, visit: www.primehealthcarefoundation.org < /a>or visit https://www.primehealthcare.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Prime-Healthcare_FACTS_04-14-2026.pdf

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